18 Stunning Insta-Worthy Views In Seoul

There are plenty of Insta-worthy views in Seoul beyond the colorful mural villages and charming cafes in the city. You don’t need to make that 1 to 2-hour trip to scenic places like Gyeonggi-do and Gangwon-do for a breathtaking IG shot.

A lot of these destinations (the palaces and royal sites, for example) look best during fall or springtime, but they still look marvelous during winter. In some cases, the views almost devoid of lush foliage even look better—eerily quiet yet calming, especially after a snowfall.

Of course, the walk to and around some locations may feel like leg day, but the views you get as a reward (and possibly several double taps) will be worth it.

At 10 Magazine, we’ve compiled a list of 18 stunning insta-worthy views in Seoul!

1. Deoksugung Palace | Jung-gu, Seoul

#deoksugung

A photo posted by pon pusit (@ponpusit) on Dec 6, 2016 at 8:57pm PST

2. Jongmyo Shrine | Jongno-gu, Seoul

Jongmyo Shrine // – #korea #seoul #jongmyoshrine #mobilephotography #photography #photo #thelensbible

A photo posted by CR (@_cr_photography_shots) on Dec 3, 2016 at 10:53am PST

3. Gyeongbokgung Palace | Jongno-gu, Seoul

#青瓦台 #景福宮 #cheongwadae #청와대 #경복궁

A photo posted by Shih Te Ho (@shih_te_ho) on Nov 28, 2016 at 3:11am PST

4. Changdeokgung Palace | Jongno-gu, Seoul

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The fall foliage is almost gone, but the Changdeokgung Palace Secret Garden still looks amazing.😍 . . #travel #backpacking #ig_korea #ig_travel #ig_seoul #iseoulu #travelasia #koreanstyle #daily #changdeokgung #changdeokgungsecretgarden #palace #국내여행 #배낭여해 #풍경스타그램 #창덕궁

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5. Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae) | Jongno-gu, Seoul

I don’t always go into politics but when I do, this is my view #bluehouse #cheongwadae #beautifulview #mountain #nature #sky #photography #city #capital #travel #explore #seoul #southkorea #asia #travelphotography #Canon #dslr #canon_photos #canonglobal #instatravel #instagood #instagoodmyphoto #theglobewanderer #passionpassport #justgoshoot #한국 #서울 #청와대 #여행 #사진

A photo posted by @hueyshoey on Dec 6, 2016 at 10:08pm PST

6. Bukchon Hanok Village | Jongno-gu, Seoul

Origins #korea #southkorea #seoul #hanokvillage #ktower

A photo posted by Mattia Ronchi (@mattiaronchi) on Dec 6, 2016 at 11:12pm PST

7. Ehwa Woman’s University | Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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The most picturesque university I’ve ever visited 👀 #travellograhul

A post shared by ราหุล R A H U L ラフル (@thesiameseboy) on Mar 12, 2018 at 7:10am PDT

8. Banpo Bridge | Seocho-gu, Seoul

#banpogirderbridge #banpo #banpobridge #seoul #southkorea

A photo posted by Efe Cvn (@efecvn1) on Dec 8, 2016 at 11:09am PST

9. Haneul Park (World Cup Stadium Park) | Mapo-gu, Seoul

Sunset views over Sky Park in Seoul. #imagineyourkorea #iseoulu #ig_korea #photogsinkorea #ig_asia #seoul #theartofslowliving #thatauthenticfeeling #livethelittlethings #nothingisordinary #sunset #skypark #하늘공원 #월드컵공원 #해질녘 #저녁노을 #haneulpark

A photo posted by The Soul Of Seoul (@thesoulofseoulblog) on Dec 11, 2016 at 12:24am PST

10. Yeouido Hangang Park | Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Yeouido Hangang Park #korea#seoul#yeouidohangangpark#파리바게트#서울#여의도한강공원

A photo posted by 지건휘 (@ji_geonhwi) on Nov 12, 2016 at 7:54am PST

11. Songdo Central Park | Yeonsu-gu, Incheon

할로윈에 뭐 입을거에요? // What’s your Halloween costume gonna be this year?

A photo posted by John Grey Seoul/서울 (@thecreativv) on Oct 25, 2016 at 7:30am PDT

12. Seoul Forest | Seongdong-gu, Seoul

이제는 완연한 겨울 #lately#daily#walk#seoulforest#winter#shadow#photograph#서울숲#겨울#퇴근길#성수동#빛#그라데이션

A photo posted by D A R A (@d_a_r_a_k) on Dec 6, 2016 at 4:29am PST

13. Mt. Bukhansan | Jongno-gu, Seoul

This breathtaking view makes the hike up to the Baegundae Peak worth it. Maybe. . . Bukhansan . #backpacking #travel #ig_korea #ig_travel #ig_seoul #sunset #clouds #iseoulu #landscapes #travelasia #mountain #mountains #bukhansan #koreanstyle #daily #bukhanmountain #국내여행 #산 #북한산 #일몰 #일상 #겨울 #풍경스타그램 #백운대

A photo posted by 10 Magazine (@10mag) on Dec 5, 2016 at 9:24pm PST

14. Namsan Mountain | Jung-gu, Seoul

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A photo posted by John Grey Seoul/서울 (@thecreativv) on Nov 11, 2016 at 11:14pm PST

15. Naksan Park | Jongno-gu, Seoul

Throwback to the first snowfall in Seoul in this hidden spot called Naksan Park. Hope it snows again before I leave (pretty pleeeease!) because it makes the cold worth it

A photo posted by Ginyn Noble (@ginyn) on Dec 8, 2016 at 6:40pm PST

16. War Memorial of Korea | Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Memorial #sky #museum #clouds #seoul #travel #tourism #city #urban #street #colours #iphone

A photo posted by Ben (@bengodfrey) on Nov 22, 2016 at 6:50am PST

17. Noksapyeong Foot Bridge | Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Photo by @ohsj__ 이번 한 주도 수고 많으셨어요 토닥토닥, 쓰담쓰담 Good job this week! Location: #녹사평 #Noksapyeong ___________________________________ Share Beautiful #Seoul_Korea Leave a mention to the authorship. . Chosen by Founder @hwangcaptain

A photo posted by 대한민국 서울 Seoul Korea (@seoul_korea) on Oct 14, 2016 at 3:05am PDT

18. Buam-dong | Jongno-gu, Seoul

#Republic of Korea #seoul_korea #Buamdong #Seoul Art museum #Sekpajung #Garden of Secrets exhibitions #trip#tour#tourphoto #tourphotographer #📷📷🍁🍂🚇🚍

A photo posted by kyounghee kim (@gyoungheegim) on Nov 16, 2016 at 7:06pm PST